Free & Private AI on Mac: A Complete Open Source Tutorial (Ollama + OpenWebUI + Continue.dev)

Following up on my introduction to open source AI models, this tutorial shows you exactly how to get them running on your Mac. I'll walk you through setting up a complete AI workspace that rivals ChatGPT and Cursor - while keeping everything free, local, and private. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to install and configure: • Ollama - for downloading and managing open-source models • OpenWebUI - an extremely powerful locally hosted ChatGPT-style interface • Continue.dev - VS Code extension for AI coding assistance You'll Learn How To: • Choose the right models for your Mac • Use basic terminal commands to manage your AI models • Set up a local ChatGPT-style interface • Connect Ollama to VS Code for AI-powered coding • Run everything completely offline System Requirements: • Mac with M-series chip (M1/M2/M3/M4) • 16GB RAM recommended • 15GB+ storage space • Docker Desktop (free) Relevant Links: • Ollama.com • docker.com • docs.openwebui.com • continue.dev • perplexity.ai If you run into any issues during setup, use Perplexity.ai to help troubleshoot! #OpenSourceAI #AITutorial #Ollama #MacSetup #LocalAI #AIPrivacy